Mali vs Senegal Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips
Africa Cup of Nations
Mali vs Senegal Predictions
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Mali 1 - 1 Senegal
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Mali vs Senegal Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips
Match Details: 9 January, 2026 | Grand Stade de Tanger | Africa Cup of Nations | 16:00 GMT
A key quarter-final matchup in this competition sees tournament favourites Senegal face dark horses Mali on Friday afternoon.
Key Betting Tip: Senegal to Win at 1.62 Odds
Mali vs Senegal Predicted Lineups
Mali: (4-2-3-1) Diarra, Dante, Camara, Diaby, Coulibaly, Dieng, Bissouma, Doumbia, Coulibaly, Sangare, Sinayoko
Senegal: (4-3-3) Mendy, Diatta, Seck, Niakhate, Jakobs, Diarra, Gueye, Gueye, Sarr, Jackson, Mane
Mali vs Senegal Form Analysis
Mali have impressively made it to this stage of the competition without winning a game in normal time. All three of their group matches resulted in draws, before they defeated Tunisia 3-2 on penalties in the Round of 16. Mali come into this having scored three goals and conceding three in the competition.
They face a Senegal side that has had no issue with finding the back of the net in this tournament. Ten goals in their opening four matchs is strong going, whilst conceding just twice. Senegal have picked up significant victories against the likes of England and Nigeria in recent times and will hope to replicate their AFCON truimph in 2021.
Mali vs Senegal Predictions
Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 40% confidence in a Draw bet. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.
Mali vs Senegal Key Betting Tip
Football Park's Best Bet: Senegal to Win at 1.62 Odds - We are siding with a Senegal victory in this matchup. Their superior form, goals scored and tactical matchups justify confidence in this selection.
Mali vs Senegal Key Players to Watch
Lassine Sinayoko (Mali) The main man for Mali. Sinayoko has scored all three of his nations goals and will need to be at it again if his country are to progress.
Sadio Mane (Senegal) A star truly never loses its shine and Sadio Mane is showing his quality in abundance in the competition thus far. The attacker claimed two assists against Sudan to help his country progress and is the player to watch again in this one.
Mali vs Senegal Match Details
Referee: Not Available
Broadcast: E4 / Channel 4 App
Stadium Information: Grand Stade de Tanger (65,000)
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